Supreme Court stays out of Batmobile case, a victory for DC Comics' copyright crusade

Pow! Zap! Bam! DC Comics has won its crusade against Batmobile duplicates. The comic book publisher's legal battle with a Temecula mechanic over knockoffs of Batman's prized vehicle won't go before the Supreme Court.  On Monday, the high court declined to hear an appeal of a lower court ruling... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Retailers Are Optimistic Despite Market Changes, Sales Declines

Despite a disappointing 2017, comics retailers attending the annual Diamond Retailers Summit in Chicago were optimistic about 2018, and expect new retail services and forthcoming titles to drive sales in the second half of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese comic book fantasy come to life

The protagonists of Japanese comic books come in various forms. There are warriors and ghost hunters, surgeons and teachers, detectives and chefs. And, of course, athletes. The authors of sports-themed stories have taken the liberties of bestowing their characters with supernatural abilities,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix orders King Arthur series from comic legend Frank Miller

Netflix's fondness for comic book industry veterans isn't cooling off any time soon. The streaming giant has ordered Cursed, an Arthurian drama based on an impending novel co-authored by comic legend Frank Miller (of 300 and Sin City fame) and produ... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC Inks Frank Miller to Exclusive Book Deal

Under the agreement, Miller, the bestselling creator of properties like 'The Dark Knight Returns,' will produce at least two graphic novels (including his first YA graphic novel) in a deal that is among several new initiatives at DC Entertainment focused on the trade book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The case for abolishing online anonymity | Letters

The Guardian requires a name, address and phone number for all of its letter-writers, points out Dr Monica Threlfall. Nigel Gann, Michael Rundell and Martin Davidson air their thoughts on Cambridge Analytica. And Patrick Cosgrove says just don’t use FacebookWhen democrats fought for free speech,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video: Inside the Super Secret Batmobiles at Warner Bros.’ SXSW Activation

Warner Bros. subsidiary DC Comics is bringing its comic books to life for its 2018 SXSW activation. The film and TV studio brought several vehicles from two Batman films, as well as last year's Justice League, allowing festival-goers to get up close and personal with movie history. "They... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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African women 'inspire comic book heroes'

You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi? Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump to enter enemy territory, but will California 'resistance' rise up or stay home?

Since President Trump took office, California has been the epicenter of the resistance, home to countless protests, marches, impromptu airport rallies and, of course, commentary of various kinds on Facebook and Twitter. But it’s all been done at a distance, because Trump has avoided California.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishers Blast School Boards’ Lawsuit of Access Copyright

'We have no choice but to interpret this suit as the intimidating action that it is,' says the leadership of the Association of Canadian Publishers in a statement on the lawsuit by almost 100 school boards and education ministries. The post Canadian Publishers Blast School Boards’ Lawsuit of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten of China’s Top 30 Bestsellers in January Were Classics; Two Were Comics

In the run-up to February's festive lunar new year season, China's bestseller lists revisited old favorites and new graphic fiction: the Year of the Dog includes a popular 'Cat Emperor.' The post Ten of China’s Top 30 Bestsellers in January Were Classics; Two Were Comics appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Case for Category-Based Ad Sales

Publishers tend to merge categories during difficult times—when they really should be doing the opposite. The post The Case for Category-Based Ad Sales appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Wife' Stays #1 as Kristin Hannah Rises

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen keep the top slot one more week with their 'The Wife Between Us,' while Kristin Hannah's 'The Great Alone' climbs to #2 Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Copyright and Freedom to Publish Take Center Stage at IPA Congress

The 32nd International Publishers Association Congress, held in New Delhi from February 10 to 13, stressed the importance of upholding traditional publishing values. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Wife' Stays Between 'Woman' and #1 Slot

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's 'The Wife Between Us' remains between A.J. Finn's 'The Woman in the Window' and the top slot of Apple's iBooks store's bestsellers list one more week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pallante Stresses Copyright Protection at IPA

Maria Pallante, the CEO of the Association of American Publishers, gave a speech to the 32nd International Publishers Association Congress in New Delhi, urging publishers to fight for their rights. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charkin tells IPA Congress: 'Big tech companies need copyright education'

Bloomsbury executive director Richard Charkin says the world’s biggest tech companies need educating about the importance of copyright, and that publishers must talk to them and not "just to each other". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Retailers Hope To Rebound in 2018

Bad weather, political discord, and a changing market all contributed to a decline in sales last year—especially at comics shops. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Widens His Web in Russia: Eksmo-AST Buys Into Comics

Some 10 publishers in Russia have licenses to produce Marvel-branded content, but the comics publisher Kofilmo is counting on the size of Eksmo-AST to help it vanquish all foes. The post Marvel’s Spider-Man Widens His Web in Russia: Eksmo-AST Buys Into Comics appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Industry Asks ‘NYT’ to Restore Graphic Bestseller Lists

Agent Charlie Olsen has collected more than 400 signatures on a letter appealing to the 'New York Times' to restore the graphic bestseller lists that were eliminated last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC Unveils Young Reader Graphic Novel Imprints

DC Entertainment has recruited a lineup of notable authors to produce stories for two new graphic novel imprints for young readers: DC Ink for teens and DC Zoom for middle graders. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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